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Awards

 

Award ribbonThe CEHA Awards Committee is tasked with overseeing the distribution of recognition awards and scholarships.  For the most part, award recipients must be permanent residents of California to be eligible for awards and scholarships.  Following are the awards and scholarships available and may be awarded at the CEHA Annual Education Symposium each Spring.  Any CEHA member is eligible to receive an award.

Click on the name of the award or scholarship below for the application form.  The form is a fillable pdf application.

The deadline to submit all completed applications or nominations is on or before February 8, 2013.  Due to the nomination process for NEHA, the Walter S. Mangold application must be submitted by January 15, 2013.

If you have questions, contact the Awards Committee at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Please read and follow all directions on the applications carefully.  Improperly completed applications and those applications postmarked after the deadline date will not be considered.

Charles Senn Scholarship

  • This $650.00 scholarship is available on an annual basis to give special recognition to a graduate student of environmental health who has demonstrated a superior ability to relate graduate studies to the realities of the environmental health field.

College Student Scholarship (Upper Division or Graduate Studies)

  • This scholarship is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to an upper division or graduate student enrolled in a science program who has intentions of future full time employment in the field of environmental health.  Recipient will receive a cash gift of $500.00.

Distinguished Service Award

  • This award is available on an annual basis to give special recognition to a CEHA member (or group of members) who has (have) performed exceptional service to the general public by the promotion or enhancement of Registered Environmental Health Specialists, the field of environmental health or CEHA.  This award is to be given only when deemed appropriate, not necessarily annually.

Environmental Health Specialist of the Year

  • This award is available on an annual basis for presentation to an outstanding Environmental Health Specialist who has, during the year prior to selection, made a major impact on the field of environmental health by the development of a special program, educational activities, involvement in the legislative process, or any special achievement which enhances the delivery of environmental health services.

Graduating High School Senior Scholarship

  • This scholarship is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to a high school senior interested in environmental health science in his/her pursuit of higher education.  Recipient will receive a cash gift of $300.00 upon proof of enrollment in an institution of higher education.

Joseph H. Martin Scholarship

  • This award is available on an annual basis to give special recognition to a CEHA member (or group of members) who has (have) performed exceptional service to the general public by the promotion or enhancement of Registered Environmental Health Specialists, the field of environmental health or CEHA.  This award is to be given only when deemed appropriate, not necessarily annually.

Junior High School - Young Student Award

  • The purpose of this award is to encourage the study and understanding of the field of environmental health by honoring a deserving junior high school student. This award is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance and recognition to a junior high school student for a project relating to the field of environmental health, entered in the California State Science Fair. Recipient will receive a $100.00 savings bond and a certificate of recognition. Honorable mention certificates may also be awarded.

Legislator of the Year Award

  • This award is available on an annual basis to recognize and honor a legislator who has sponsored legislation or contributed in a significant way towards the promotion of the field of environmental health or to further the objectives of CEHA.

Mark C. Nottingham Memorial Award

  • This award is available on an annual basis to honor an individual in industry who has demonstrated recognizable and significant contributions to CEHA or the field of environmental health.

Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship

  • This scholarship is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a degree in the sciences.  The recipient will receive a cash gift of $2,500.00 upon proof of full-time enrollment in a 4 year accredited college or university the semester/quarter following receipt of the scholarship.

Media Award

  • This award is available on an annual basis to recognize an individual (or group of individuals) who has (have), through the medium of newspaper, magazine, radio, television, etc. in the year prior to selection, enhanced or promoted the field of environmental health professionals.

Stuart Richardson Sr. Award

  • This award is available on an annual basis to recognize an outstanding person (or group of persons) who has (have) made a significant educational contribution to the field of environmental health and environmental health professionals by providing instruction or by involvement in the training process.

Vince Dunham Memorial Award

  • This award is available on an annual basis to give special recognition to an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional career performance in the field of environmental health via service to his/her community, employer or CEHA.

 Other Awards:

 Walter S. Mangold (NEHA)

  • To recognize and honor a member of NEHA who has contributed significantly to the professional status of environmental health specialists.  This is NEHA’s highest honor and is only bestowed upon truly exceptional individuals.  Due to the nomination process for NEHA, this application must be submitted by January 15, 2013.

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